In the inn.
Zhuo Shu insisted on sleeping on the floor. Dabao and Xu Jue had no choice but to ask the waiter to bring an extra quilt and mat.
This place can shelter from wind and rain, and there is a quilt to cover him, which is already very happy for Zhuo Shu.
He must not disturb Wei Ziang and Xu Jue's rest.
He closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep.
Dabao couldn't sleep and his eyes were wide open.
The county exam will be held tomorrow.
I don’t know how difficult the county exam is and how well he can perform.
Because of the unknown, he felt uneasy.
The moonlight shone into the room.
Dabao turned his head and met Xu Jue's eyes.
Four big eyes facing each other.
"don’t worry."
"Go to sleep."
Xu Jue mouthed the words silently, with a soothing look in his eyes.
Dabao nodded his little head, turned his head back, closed his eyes and fell asleep.
Separated by a wall.
Tangli couldn't fall asleep either.
Dabao and Xu Jue were taking the county exam, but she was also very nervous.
These two little guys are the future prime ministers, what are you worried about?
Even though he said this in his heart, Tangli still couldn't fall asleep.
Afraid that something might happen to them.
This is the mentality of a mother, she can't help but worry about her children.
It was midnight before Tangli fell asleep.
But I didn't sleep very well this time.
Because she was dreaming again.
She dreamed that her two children had stomach upsets and only took half of the first exam, and missed all the remaining exams.
Because they only had half the results, several children's county exam scores were naturally at the bottom.
Then he was laughed at by the other students who came to take the exam.
This was a huge blow to the two children. They lost their former confidence and became inferior.
They didn't dare to see the Master or go out to see people, so they locked themselves up and couldn't come out for a long time.
The three students from Hongwen Academy who took the county exam got the three lowest scores, which made them a complete joke.
Master Guo was devastated and fell seriously ill...
The series of reactions that followed are predictable.
Tang Li suppressed the palpitations in his heart and began to think about how to deal with it.
She understood many rules of the county examination from Zhuo Shu.
During the county examination, you should eat and drink less because you are not allowed to leave the seat during the exam.
At noon, food is distributed in the examination room.
The children had stomachaches and diarrhea, and Tangli instinctively thought they had eaten something unclean.
Therefore, the diet must be clean.
You can control the morning, but what about the lunch diet?
The food at noon is provided by the examination center. Logically, there should be no problem with the food in the examination center.
But, there is always a chance of something happening...
You can't bring in food from outside.
After much thought, Tang Li decided to let them eat a full meal in the morning, skip lunch, and then come out to eat after the exam.
Going hungry might affect your exam performance, but it’s better than missing the next exam!
Tangli went out and bought several steamed buns.
She bought steamed buns, not dumplings or sesame cakes. Both steamed buns and sesame cakes have fillings, but steamed buns are fine as long as they are not spoiled.
Tangli bought some steamed buns and the children were already up.
Tangli called them over.
Zhuo Shu also came along.
"I bought breakfast for you. Eat more in the morning and don't eat the food in the exam room at noon." Tang Li instructed.
Although Dabao was a little confused as to why her mother did this, she believed that there must be a reason for her mother to do so, so she just had to do what her mother said.
"Okay, Mom." Dabao took his steamed bun.
Xu Jue also nodded, seeming to be lost in thought.
Could it be that his sister did this because there might be something wrong with the food in the examination room?
His sister could even notice this? That's impossible, right?
Never mind for now, just listen to his sister and don’t eat the food in the exam room.
Tangli gave the remaining two steamed buns to Zhuo Shu.
Zhuo Shu didn't answer, not because he was aloof, but because he was embarrassed.
He was already staying in the inn they had booked, and now he was trying to eat human food...
"Young Master Zhuo, these steamed buns don't cost much. Two are only six cents. I'll just consider it as a loan to you. You can return me when you have money. A gentleman is also a human being. He can eat and borrow money. Just pay it back as long as you borrow." Tang Li said.
Only then did Zhuo Shu take the steamed bun.
Although the lady said it was borrowed, Zhuo Shu still felt touched.
He felt her concern.
He hadn't felt this kind of care in many years.
I came to the exam hungry in the morning and filled my stomach with lunch at the exam hall...
Zhuo Shu ate the steamed buns politely and found them particularly delicious.
"Young Master Zhuo, don't eat the lunch in the examination room." Tang Li also instructed.
In the dream, Zhuo Shu was also infected.
Tang Li kindly reminded him, but it was up to Zhuo Shu whether to listen or not.
Zhuo Shu nodded.
He couldn't help but think of the previous county examination. It seemed that his stomach suddenly started to hurt after he ate the food in the examination room.
Could it be...
"Go to the examination room after breakfast, don't be nervous." Tang Li touched Dabao's head.
Dabao rubbed his head on Tangli's hand and nodded.
Xu Jue also leaned his head over, and Tang Li touched it as well.
Zhuo Shu looked at them and couldn't help but feel envious.
After eating the steamed buns, the three of them prepared to go to the examination room.
Erbao and Sanbao also got up. The two little guys made an appointment last night to send their eldest brother and brother Xu Jue to the exam together!
So the family went out together and came to the gate of the county school.
The exam hall hadn't opened yet, and outside sat a crowd of students, many accompanied by their parents or elders. Some were reading, while others were nodding their heads as they recited.
Xu Jue and Dabao didn't read the book.
Dabao closed his eyes and tried to stay calm.
Xu Jue also followed Dabao's example and closed his eyes to rest.
Zhuo Shu originally wanted to read some more books, but seeing his two younger brothers like this, he stopped reading and tried to remain calm.
A quarter of an hour before the exam, the door of the examination room opened.
Students entered one after another.
Tang Li watched the three children enter the examination room.
Outside the door, only some anxious and expectant parents were left.
In this era, only studying can bring success. Studying can change a person's destiny. Once you pass the exam and get a good degree, you will be successful.
Therefore, reading is considered extremely important.
This county examination is the first hurdle to success, and parents are full of expectations, hoping that their children can get good grades.
Tangli was not waiting at the door.
The exam lasted one day, four hours, and she had to bring her two children with her.
She could wait, but she couldn't bear to let go of the two little babies with their thin arms and legs.
"Let's go find a place to sit and wait for your eldest brother and Brother Xu Jue."
Coincidentally, there is a teahouse not far from the county school. The environment is quiet and looks nice.
Tangli took the two kids upstairs, and as soon as they got up, they found that it was different from what it looked like from the outside. It was very lively inside and full of people.
"Sir, would you like some tea?" asked the waiter.
Tangli wanted to find a quiet place, but was stopped by Erbao.
"Mom, shall we listen?"
Erbao likes this kind of place where people talk about anecdotes the most.
Tang Li pinched his tender little face, indulged him, asked for a table, and then ordered some pastries.
Tang Li looked at the gate of the county school and prayed in his heart that what happened in his dream would not happen again.
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